RV camping near Jim Falls, Wisconsin provides access to wooded sites along rivers and lakes throughout the Chippewa Valley region. Located in northwestern Wisconsin, this area sits at the convergence of the Chippewa River and O'Neil Creek, with elevations ranging from 900 to 1,100 feet above sea level. The camping season typically runs from mid-April through mid-October with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak months.
What to do
**Water recreation: Multiple lakes and rivers offer swimming, tubing, and paddling options. At O'Neil Creek Campground, campers can enjoy the natural creek that flows through the grounds. "The creek flowing through it to tube, swim and even kayak. Rentals available," reports Jim, who found the campground "Very clean and friendly."
**Fishing: Access points along the Chippewa River and surrounding lakes provide opportunities to catch walleye, bass, and panfish. Brunet Island State Park Campground has multiple fishing piers. "There's a lot of good fishing in the area," notes Jay W., who appreciated the "fishing piers at this location, one at the South Campground and one at the north Campground."
**Hiking and biking: Trail systems connect many campgrounds in the area. "There's also a great bicycle trail called the Old Abe Trail, which has its northern end at the park entrance," shares Sandy C. about Brunet Island State Park. The park also offers hiking trails through wooded areas and along waterways.
What campers like
**Water access sites: Many campgrounds offer waterfront camping with direct access for boats and paddlecraft. At Brunet Island, Christina H. loved that her site was "tucked in the back of the camping area and was able to put my canoe in the water at my spot. The site I had was huge. Probably about 3x larger than any site I've been to before."
**Kid-friendly amenities: Several campgrounds near Jim Falls feature recreational options specifically for families. Stoney Creek RV Resort offers "a bounce pillow, pool, lagoon, skate park, volleyball, and basketball court," according to Nate M., who added, "The sites are huge almost state park like with ample room for your kids to play."
**Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms and shower buildings are frequently mentioned in reviews. At O'Neil Creek Campground, ScottnRobin L. noted, "The restrooms were spotless," while Gerald B. appreciated the "Clean facilities" at Brunet Island State Park.
What you should know
**Mosquito management: Given the proximity to water, insects can be prevalent in summer months. "There are a few hiking trails that are loaded with mosquitoes (given the location and amount of water)," warns Tiffany K. about Brunet Island State Park.
**Site privacy varies: Some campgrounds offer more secluded spots than others. Julie W. observed about her Brunet Island site: "We didn't have anyone next to us (site 46), if we had, it would have felt less private. Not many trees between sites 44-48."
**Swimming conditions: Beach areas may not be ideal at all locations. Rachel T. notes about Brunet Island State Park, "The only downside was that the 'beach' is not real swimmer friendly. No sand at all, lots of rocks. The boat launch was actually better to swim at."
Tips for camping with families
**Themed events: Look for campgrounds hosting special weekends with activities for children. At Stoney Creek RV Resort, David H. mentioned, "They have activities all the time recording one where they hide painted Stones around the campground and if you find The Rock they have prizes such as free night."
**Arcade and recreation areas: Several campgrounds feature indoor game rooms and outdoor play equipment. Jen A. describes Stoney Creek as having "gaga ball, a bounce pillow, an arcade, mini golf, laser tag, swimming pool, skate park, playground, basketball court, volleyball court....the list of amenities goes on and on."
**Swimming options: Chapman Park Campground offers a swimming area that's good for cooling off. "Campground is on a peninsula so bugs are bad at night. Paved roads and nice grass. Shower facilities are older but clean. There is a lighted park for kids to play at night and plenty of fishing," reports Scott J.
Tips from RVers
**Big-rig access: Most campgrounds in the area can accommodate larger RVs, but site sizes vary. At Chapman Park Campground, "Large, level sites with electric hookups. Campground allowed nightly to monthly rental," according to Carol, making it a "Great Overnight Stop."
**Hookup availability: Full-service sites with water, electric, and sewer connections are available at several campgrounds. "There is 20-30-50amp hook ups with a dump and water," notes Scott J. about Chapman Park Campground.
**Seasonal considerations: Many campgrounds operate from mid-April through October. Judy B. observed about Country Quiet RV Park and Campground, "This is a very nice RV Park. There's plenty of sites and they appear to be expanding. Sites are fairly spread out. Easy loop system makes this campground very easy to navigate through."
